- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, NC
Bragg Street Academy
Federal NCES profile for Bragg Street Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370256001584
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bragg Street Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 93.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bragg Street Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bragg Street Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Sanford, NC.
School address
District: Lee County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370256001584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Bragg Street Academy grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 370256001584 · Sanford, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 4:1 · 93.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lee County High (1,459 students)
Bragg Street Academy grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Bragg Street Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lee County Hig
Lee County High
1,459 students
- Southern Lee H
Southern Lee High School
1,180 students
- Sanlee Middle
Sanlee Middle School
792 students
- Wb Wicker Elem
Wb Wicker Elementary
588 students
- J Glenn Edward
J Glenn Edwards Elementary
587 students
- This school 40
Bragg Street Academy
40 students
What this shows Bragg Street Academy reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bragg Street Academy compares
Bragg Street Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 75% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.5% | ▲ 42% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 1% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,241
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 120.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
White 17.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Bragg Street Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Lee County Schools reports $13,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bragg Street Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanlee Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wb Wicker Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Glenn Edwards Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bragg Street Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Sanford
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Benhaven Elementary
Standard public school
1,065 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ascend Leadership Academy: Lee County
Standard public school
628 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Central Carolina Academy
Standard public school
536 students 31.5:1 students per teacher
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Special-education school
95 students 7.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bragg Street Academy
How many students attend Bragg Street Academy?
Bragg Street Academy has 40 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Sanford, NC. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bragg Street Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bragg Street Academy is 4:1, which is 75% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bragg Street Academy?
93.5% of students at Bragg Street Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bragg Street Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bragg Street Academy is African American at 45.0% of enrollment, in Sanford, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bragg Street Academy?
Bragg Street Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bragg Street Academy rank among schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bragg Street Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Sanford, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sanford on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County Schools?
Besides Bragg Street Academy, Lee County Schools also operates Lee County High (1,459 students), Southern Lee High School (1,180 students), and Sanlee Middle School (792 students). See the Lee County Schools district page for the complete list.